Updated guidance calls vaccinations ‘the most important core essential strategy’ as schools prepare to reopen next week.

The state education department said it would also partner with complex areas that don’t have the resources to offer virtual programs at this time.

Schools are implementing programs to foster “social and emotional well-being” in students as well as academic progress.

Some parents are hesitant to send their kids back to the classroom without a vaccine available for younger students.

A soft launch is to come in the next few weeks as Christina Kishimoto transitions out of her school leadership role.

The Windward Community College program’s success was largely due to Native Hawaiians eager for more connection with their homeland.

The new federal guidance urges schools to fully reopen by fall and suggests only unvaccinated students need to wear masks indoors.

I ke kaulana ʻana aʻe o nā polokalamu kaiapuni ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, e mau ana naʻe ka pilikia o ka nele ʻana i moʻohaʻawina kūlike ʻole.

The governor could appoint interim members to the board until they’re confirmed by the state Senate.